Best Jason McClellan Podcasts (2025)

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UFO News with Jason McClellan 1:26:29

12d ago1:26:29

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Jason McClellan was the original co-host of Open Minds UFO News with Alejandro for over a decade. In this episode, we review recent UFO news while reminiscing about the past and taking a critical look at the current UFO research landscape, including recent bombastic claims. Jason's website: https://www.ufouapwtf.com/ Purchase Jason's book on Amazon…

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Secret History of Area 51 "Whistleblower" 1:18:56

31m ago1:18:56

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Area 51, the most secretive facility in the US, became the most famous due to the claims of Bob Lazar. He said he worked at a lab near Area 51 where he saw crashed alien spacecraft and was told about alien beings. However, the full story of Lazar and his checkered past has not been fully told. In this episode, I tackle this wild tale of a man who h…

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Exploring Immaculate Constellation 11:20

2h ago11:20

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Host Jason McClellan discusses “Immaculate Constellation”—an alleged Unacknowledged Special Access Program at the Pentagon that supposedly deals with UFOs. Come along and join the exploration of this rumored program and the claims made by the recently-revealed author of the Immaculate Constellation document submitted and entered into the Congressio…

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Emergency Pod: The Majesty of Andor with Dr. Alan Malfavon 1:18:17

1h ago1:18:17

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Andor is the greatest Star Wars we've ever seen on any screen and it's not close. My close friend Alan Malfavon joins in to talk about the brilliance of this show, what it means to us, and what we hope to see next. About our guest: Alan Malfavon resituates Mexico’s socio-political, cultural, and economic networks with the Atlantic World and the Gre…

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Episode 130: Robin Hood in film and history with Dr. Amy S. Kaufman 55:39

2h ago55:39

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This week Dr. Amy S. Kaufman drops in to talk about our favorite representations of Robin Hood, how he has changed through history, and her new novel, The Traitor of Sherwood Forest. About our guest: Amy S. Kaufman is the author of The Traitor of Sherwood Forest, a Robin Hood retelling based on the medieval ballads (Penguin Books, 2025). Amy holds …

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Anne Marie Anderson Talks About Cultivating Audacity and Navigating Fear 32:20

1d ago32:20

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This episode features a truly audacious guest—Anne Marie Anderson. A three-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster and the author of Cultivating Audacity, Anne Marie has spent her career on the sidelines of high-stakes sporting events and inside boardrooms, observing what sets bold, high performers apart. But this isn’t just about elite athletes or exe…

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Reckoning: What Do Tariffs Mean for Hollywood and Can We Escape Alcatraz with Sasha Abramsky 52:02

20h ago52:02

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Sasha Abramsky drops in to talk about what effect tariffs might have on Hollywood and just what exactly do we do with Alcatraz prison. About our guest: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The Fabulous Story …

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Episode 129: Defiance and the Holocaust in Belarus and Ukraine with Dr. Waitman Beorn 1:25:38

6d ago1:25:38

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This week Dr. Waitman Beorn drops in to talk about Defiance (2008) and his work researching the Holocaust in Europe during World War II. About our guest: Dr. Waitman Wade Beorn is an associate professor in History at Northumbria University in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Dr. Beorn was previously the Director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond…

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Kerry Hoffman Talks About Order, Chaos, and Planning with Purpose 35:36

6d ago35:36

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When you gain agency over your time—whether stepping out of a traditional 9-to-5 job or shifting into self-employment—it can feel liberating… and overwhelming. Kerry Hoffman knows this tension well. As someone who helps individuals and teams make sense of what they’re doing and when they’re doing it, she offers a refreshingly practical approach to …

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Episode 128: Dogma and What People Get Right (and Wrong) about the Bible with Dr. Dan McClellan 1:16:01

13d ago1:16:01

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This week Bible scholar and TikTok superstar Dr. Dan McClellan drops in to talk about Ken Smith's 1999 thought piece on Catholicism and Dan's new book, The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) about Scripture's Most Controversial Issues.By Jason Herbert

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A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet 47:28

13d ago47:28

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What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit on the other side of the mic as Tim O’Hare—an active and insightful member of the TimeCrafting Trust Premium community—interviews me about my latest book, The Productivity Diet. We explore why this book took years to come together, what makes i…

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Reckoning: Making Sense of Slavery with Dr. Scott Spillman 1:16:20

16d ago1:16:20

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Today Dr. Scott Spillman joins in to talk about how historians have conceptualized slavery and its role in the development of the United States. Get ready for a history of the history of slavery. About our guest: Scott Spillman is an American historian and the author of the book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding E…

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Episode 127: Is Sinners the Best Film of the 21st Century with Dr. Zandria Robinson 1:28:38

20d ago1:28:38

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Today Dr. Zandria Robinson drops in to talk about Sinners and why it might be the best movie of the 21st century. We have a spoiler free introduction, a pause, and then a spoiler filled conversation about the Jim Crow South, the Great Migration, WWI, Chicago, Mississippi, the Ku Klux Klan, sex, music, and of course THAT SCENE. This conversation is …

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Yvonne Heimann Talks About Building Freedom Through Systems 1:08:51

20d ago1:08:51

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In this episode, I reconnect with productivity strategist Yvonne Heimann—aka AskYvi—who’s not only made a bold geographic shift but is navigating personal and professional freedom with intention and clarity. We explore what it looks like to trust the systems you’ve built, especially when life throws curveballs or invites you into a new chapter. Yvi…

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Reckoning: Pope Francis and the History of the Papacy with Dr. Matthew Gabriele 50:38

22d ago50:38

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News broke yesterday of Pope Francis' death at the age of 88. Matt Gabriele joins in to talk about the man, the history of the papacy, and what comes next. About our guest: Matthew Gabriele is a professor of medieval studies in the Department of Religion and Culture at Virginia Tech. His research and teaching generally explore religion, violence, n…

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Reckoning: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life with Dr. Mario Livio and Dr. Jack Szostak 1:00:26

22d ago1:00:26

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Today astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio and Nobel-winning chemist Dr. Jack Szostak drop in to talk about the search for extraterrestrial life. About our guests: Dr. Mario Livio is an internationally known astrophysicist, best-selling author, and popular speaker. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Livio has …

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Reckoning : Gun Violence in America with Sasha Abramsky and Dr. Cari Babitzke 1:05:45

25d ago1:05:45

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We're a couple days removed from yet another on campus shooting. Sasha, Cari, and I ask what the hell is wrong with America and how did we get here. About our guests: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonder: The …

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UAP: Where do we go from here? 1:17:58

26d ago1:17:58

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In this episode we discuss the state of UAP research and the best path forward. We also cover the latest UAP headlines and look at some recent UAP videos. Find credible UFO news and information at OpenMinds.tv: http://www.openminds.tv/ Open Minds UFO Radio podcast: http://www.openminds.tv/radio Check out Alejandro's articles on Den of Geek: https:/…

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Episode 126: Hunger, Bobby Sands, Irish Nationalism, and the Good Friday Agreement with John M. Burney and Andrew J. Auge 1:36:03

27d ago1:36:03

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Talking about Bobby Sands, the Troubles, the Irish Republican Army, and the Good Friday Agreement with John M. Burney and Andrew J. Auge.

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Keith Ferrazzi Talks About Teamship and Transforming the Way We Work 36:56

27d ago36:56

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It was a real treat to welcome Keith Ferrazzi back to the show—especially to discuss his latest book, Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship. Keith’s work has long pushed beyond traditional leadership models, and this conversation builds on that legacy with his fresh concept of “teamship.” We dig into how the book is structured lik…

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Reckoning: The Far Right's Takeover of Small Town America with Sasha Abramsky 52:21

29d ago52:21

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Today Sasha Abramsky joins in for the first time to talk about why small towns are so susceptible to far right rhetoric and if there is hope for the future. About our guest: Sasha Abramsky is The Nation's Western correspondent. He is the author of several books, including The American Way of Poverty, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, Little Wonde…

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Episode 125: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom with Dr. Kate Sheppard, Dr. Julia Troche, and Leah Packard-Grams 1:44:44

1M ago1:44:44

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The gang is back together as we return to Indiana Jones franchise to talk about archaeology, British imperialism, representation of India on film, and why Harrison Ford never looked cooler than he did on the bridge.

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PM Talks S2E4: Focus 52:00

1M ago52:00

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This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I go deep on foundational elements of productiveness. And for this one—our 600th episode, no less—we dive into a topic that touches everything from our to-do lists to our dinner prep: focus. What does it really mean to focus? And more importantly, how do we hold onto…

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Reckoning: Exploring the Origins of the Universe with Dr. Matt Strassler 1:00:07

1M ago1:00:07

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Physicist Matt Strassler drops in to talk about the origins of the universe and how we how what we know. About our guest: Dr. Matt Strassler is a theoretical physicist and writer. His research over the past thirty years has mainly been related mainly to the Large Hadron Collider, though he has written many papers on a wide variety of topics in stri…

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Episode 124: Don’t You Forget About Me: The Breakfast Club and Brat Pack America with Kevin Smokler 1:29:53

1M ago1:29:53

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This week Kevin Smokler drops in to talk about The Breakfast Club, the Brat Pack, John Hughes, and the legacy of 80s teen movies. About our guest: Kevin Smokler is a writer, documentary filmmaker and event host focused on our relationship as human beings with pop culture. His most recent book BREAK THE FRAME: CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN FILMMAKERS con…

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David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity 44:15

1M ago44:15

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When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp…

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Reckoning: How the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls with Dr. Gina Rippon 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

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April 1 marks the beginning of Autism Awareness Month in the U.S. and the U.K. so I invited neuroscientist Dr. Gina Rippon on the pod to talk about what autism is, the history of its diagnosis, and how women and girls have been overlooked in autism research. About our guest: Professor Gina Rippon is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging at A…

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Reckoning: What Is the Point of All of This? 16:02

1M ago16:02

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Talking today about why we have to keep fighting and why we must move forward. Because it's not about us.

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Reckoning: Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender with Dr. Kit Heyam 53:27

2M ago53:27

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This week Dr. Kit Heyem visits from across the Pond to talk about their new book, Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender. This was an awesome conversation to talk nonbinary histories through time and why that is relevant today. About our guest: Dr Kit Heyam (they/them or he/him) is a Leeds-based freelance writer, heritage practitioner, trans…

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Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention 35:03

2M ago35:03

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It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his next book Don’t Call It Art is in the works, inspired by the playful creativity he’s witnessed in his kids. He also mentioned that his once-weekly newsletter has now d…

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Episode 123: Deep Cover with Dr. Walter Greason and Tim Fielder 1:26:35

2M ago1:26:35

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In 1992 Bill Duke teamed up with Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum to create one of the best film noirs ever made and a masterpiece of Black cinema. Walter Greason and Tim Fielder join in to talk about it, the rise of hip hop, and the early 90s. About our guests: A native of Mississippi, Tim Fielder is an illustrator, cartoonist, animator and OG…

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Reckoning: "The Most Dangerous Man in the World" with Dr. Emily Herring 59:09

2M ago59:09

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In the early 20th century, the New York Times dubbed French philosopher Henri Bergson as "the most dangerous man in the world." Bergson scared a lot of people in how he brought philosophy to the masses but he also won critical acclaim, receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature and France's highest honor, the Grand-Croix de la Legion d'honneur. Surpri…

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unMASKing with Male Educators: School-Community Partnership 49:43

2M ago49:43

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"This conversation originally aired on the podcast 'Unmasking with Male Educators.'" Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, a nonprofit that comes alongside high schoolers and mentors them on their path to becoming who they are meant to be. Ashanti is on a mission to change the way that students interact with…

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Episode 122: John Wick in Ireland: Black '47 and a New History of the Irish Famine with Dr. Padraic Scanlan 1:53:33

2M ago1:53:33

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Imagine John Wick. Only instead of losing his puppy, he's lost his entire family because the British let them freeze to death. And imagine now that they're all in Ireland and it's the middle of the Famine. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Black '47. Joining us to talk about this film and the misconceptions around the Irish Potato Famine is Padraic …

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Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building 33:48

2M ago33:48

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In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. Krish has had an impressive journey—from being one of Microsoft’s youngest product managers to launching Fireflies, an AI-powered meeting assistant. He’s also been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and has guest lectured at Stanford on deep …

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Episode 121: Eat, Pray, Love: Talking Good Food and Wicked Sex with Dr. Rachel Hope Cleves 1:26:29

2M ago1:26:29

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Let’s talk about sex, baby. And food too. And while we’re at it, let’s talk with Dr. Rachel Hope Cleves about how conceptions of food and sex informed one another in the minds of Americans in the 19th and 20th centuries. Plus, we get into the ideas of food tourism, appropriation vs. appreciation, and our favorite food scenes in movies. About our gu…

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PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity 58:53

2M ago58:53

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This episode of PM Talks is all about curiosity—how it drives us, how it gets suppressed, and how it intertwines with trust and judgment. Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into the forces that shape our thinking, from societal conditioning to personal experiences. As always, we take a thoughtful (and sometimes humorous) approach to unpacking these idea…

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Reckoning: Listen to Your Elders/My Time Working with Tribes 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Thinking about the elders who have guided me in my life and career.

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Reckoning: Jimmy Carter: Rivers & Dreams with Jim Barger, Jr. 1:07:34

2M ago1:07:34

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It's time for a critical reappraisal of President Carter. Joining me this week is Jim Barger, Jr., coauthor of the new book Jimmy Carter: River & Dreams, Rods, Reels, and Peace Deals, Plus the One that Got Away. Jim knew the late President and spoke about Jimmy Carter the angler, the environmentalist, and why he deserves another look. We also talk …

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Reckoning: My Beef with Indiana 10:53

2M ago10:53

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This morning I talk about why Hoosiers has been banned from HATM and why as a Kentuckian I am legally required to hate Indiana.

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Episode 120: Monsters, Inc. and the Monstrous History of Humans with Dr. Surekha Davies 1:18:15

2M ago1:18:15

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This week Dr. Surekha Davies joins in to talk about a different way of seeing human history--through monsters. According to her, Monsters are central to how we think about the human condition. So our conversation reveals how people have defined the human in relation to everything from apes to zombies, and how they invented race, gender, and nations…

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Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity 37:20

2M ago37:20

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In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs, to discuss her new book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World. Anne-Laure is known for blending science with practical strategies for thinking, learning, and working better—without burnin…

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Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This Flashback Friday episode brings that conversation back, but with a twist—we start with an update from Charlie on what he's been up to since then. Charlie is someone who …

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Episode 119: Shakespeare in Love and the Queer World of William Shakespeare with Dr. Will Tosh 1:04:17

3M ago1:04:17

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This week Dr. Will Tosh drops in to talk about the many complexities of Shakespeare's relationships, Shakespeare's role as a working writer, and the competitive landscape of playwrights of the time, along with Will's new book, Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare. About our guest: Dr. Will Tosh is interim Director of Educati…

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Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention 42:51

3M ago42:51

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In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Kerry Ann King, the founder and CEO of Eluminate Labs. Kerry Ann has spent more than a decade working inside the tech industry to promote human-centered approaches to well-being. She’s now leading the charge in decolonizing tech, creating inclusive solutions that put people first. Our co…

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Emergency Pod: America's First Action Hero- Where Is Our George Washington Biopic? with Dr. Craig Bruce Smith 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

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Happy birthday Mr. President! Today for George Washington's birthday we invited Washington scholar Craig Bruce Smith to talk about why we still don't have a biopic of the First American, plus Craig's top five presidents ever. About our guest: Craig Bruce Smith is an associate professor of history at National Defense University in the Joint Advanced…

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